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Magazine Beach Park Summer and Fall Events

Summer is in full swing at Magazine Beach Park on the banks of the Charles River, at Magazine St. and Memorial Drive, across from Micro Center Plaza. Check out ongoing and upcoming events for all ages at magazinebeach.org.

Screen on the Green Family Nights in the Park

Watch a family movie on a big Theater Size Screen, enjoy music, performances and other entertainment on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m., July 8 - Aug. 12, as part of the Screen on the Green Family Nights in the Park series.

Cambridge Farmers Markets

Did you know that for much of the year you can find a farmers market operating every day of the week in Cambridge? The City supports and works with farmers markets to promote and improve access to fresh, healthy, locally grown food.

2014 Citizen Survey Results

The biannual telephone survey was conducted over a two week period in September 2014 by Opinion Dynamics Corporation, a national public opinion research firm, based in Waltham MA. Link to overview.

6:00 PM, August 3, 2015

5:30 PM, August 4, 2015

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
Removal of Public Shade Trees
City of Cambridge, Department of Public Works
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, Sections 3 and 4, a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 4th, 2015 at 5:30 pm at 147 Hampshire St, Cambridge, Mass., to consider the removal of the following public tree(s):
1. Opposite 524 Huron Ave (Fresh Pond Reservation) – Removal of 27.1” London planetree due to underground utility upgrade. Location will be replanted.
The tree(s

5:30 PM, August 4, 2015

This committee works to promote fairness, equity, unity, appreciation, and mutual understanding in the community, and preserve and enhance Cambridge as a diverse and welcoming place to live, work, and visit.

Residents are advised to remain alert when walking at Fresh Pond. Avoid direct contact with wildlife, dead or alive. Never touch any wildlife with your bare hands. Dog owners should keep their dogs in clear view and prevent them from running into brushy areas.

Cambridge has launched its second Participatory Budgeting initiative. Participatory Budgeting is a democratic process through which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget.

The Housing Division of the City’s Community Development Department will be holding a Rental and Homeownership Information Session Tuesday, August 11, from 6-8 p.m., at the Central Square Branch Library, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge.

Cambridge GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is always working towards finding new and better ways to get Cambridge geographic data out to the public. They recently started using Story Maps to as a creative way to promote some of the city's great resources and events.